Kia Forte alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Kia Forte, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Kia Forte and are good next research steps.

from $20,500

Chevrolet Trax

Price : 20,500 - 24,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 137 HP
FuelEconomy City : 28 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 162 lb-ft
Model : Trax
Modell : FWD 4dr LS, FWD 4dr 1RS, FWD 4dr LT, FWD 4dr 2RS, FWD 4dr ACTIV
Trim Level : FWD 4dr LS, FWD 4dr 1RS, FWD 4dr LT, FWD 4dr 2RS, FWD 4dr ACTIV
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 178.6 in.
Width : 71.8 in.
Height : 61 in.
Brand : Chevrolet

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Quick data check: Chevrolet Trax

barely cheaper
markedly more power
only slightly more efficient

from $25,200

Subaru Crosstrek

Price : 25,200 - 32,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 152 - 182 HP
FuelEconomy City : 25 - 27 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 29 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 145 - 178 lb-ft
Model : Crosstrek
Modell : AWD, Premium AWD, Sport AWD, Limited AWD, Wilderness AWD
Trim Level : AWD, Premium AWD, Sport AWD, Limited AWD, Wilderness AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,276 - 3,369 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 16.6 gal
Length : 176.4 in.
Width : 70.9 - 71.7 in.
Height : 62 - 63 in.
Brand : Subaru

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Quick data check: Subaru Crosstrek

noticeably cheaper
only slightly more power
barely more efficient

from $23,900

Toyota Corolla Cross

Price : 23,900 - 31,400 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Hybrid, Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Front Wheel
Power HP : 169 - 196 HP
FuelEconomy City : 29 - 45 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 38 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 139 - 151 lb-ft
Model : Corolla Cross
Modell : Hybrid S 4WD (Natl), Hybrid SE 4WD (Natl), Hybrid XSE 4WD (Natl), Hybrid Nightshade Edition 4WD (Natl), L 2WD (Natl), LE 2WD (Natl), XLE 2WD (Natl), L 4WD (Natl), LE 4WD (Natl), XLE 4WD (Natl)
Trim Level : Hybrid S 4WD (Natl), Hybrid SE 4WD (Natl), Hybrid XSE 4WD (Natl), Hybrid Nightshade Edition 4WD (Natl), L 2WD (Natl), LE 2WD (Natl), XLE 2WD (Natl), L 4WD (Natl), LE 4WD (Natl), XLE 4WD (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,115 - 3,430 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 10.6 - 13.2 gal
Length : 176.1 in.
Width : 71.9 in.
Height : 64 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Corolla Cross

somewhat cheaper
only slightly more power
noticeably more efficient

from $38,500

Ford Edge

Price : 38,500 - 47,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 250 - 335 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 28 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 275 - 380 lb-ft
Model : Edge
Modell : SE AWD, SEL AWD, ST-Line AWD, Titanium AWD, ST AWD
Trim Level : SE AWD, SEL AWD, ST-Line AWD, Titanium AWD, ST AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.7 L
Curb weight : 4,126 - 4,525 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 188.8 in.
Width : 75.9 in.
Height : 68 in.
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Edge

clearly cheaper
noticeably more efficient
markedly more power

from $30,100

Honda CR-V

Price : 30,100 - 36,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 190 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 - 28 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 179 lb-ft
Model : CR-V
Modell : LX 2WD, EX 2WD, EX-L 2WD, LX AWD, EX AWD, EX-L AWD
Trim Level : LX 2WD, EX 2WD, EX-L 2WD, LX AWD, EX AWD, EX-L AWD
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,472 - 3,635 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14 gal
Length : 184.8 in.
Width : 73.5 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda CR-V

significantly cheaper
very slightly more power
very slightly more efficient

from $29,200

Nissan Rogue

Price : 29,200 - 40,900 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 201 HP
FuelEconomy City : 27 - 30 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 225 lb-ft
Model : Rogue
Modell : FWD S, FWD SV, FWD SL, FWD Platinum, AWD S, AWD SV, AWD SL, AWD Platinum, AWD Rock Creek
Trim Level : FWD S, FWD SV, FWD SL, FWD Platinum, AWD S, AWD SV, AWD SL, AWD Platinum, AWD Rock Creek
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,477 - 3,737 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 gal
Length : 183 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Nissan

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Quick data check: Nissan Rogue

significantly cheaper

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